Awards: Rubber Division (RUBB)

For information about the awards below, please contact the division.

Charles Goodyear Medal

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to perpetuate the memory of Charles Goodyear as the discoverer of the vulcanization of rubber by honoring individuals for outstanding invention, innovation, or development which has resulted in a significant change or contribution to the nature of the rubber industry. The recipient is expected to deliver a lecture covering the background, development, implementation, and commercialization of the invention or innovation pertinent to the award.

Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: This award is to honor significant contributions to the advancement of the chemistry of thermoplastic elastomers.

George Stafford Whitby Award for Distinguished Teaching and Research

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: This award perpetuates the memory of George S. Whitby, head of the rubber laboratory at The University of Akron and for years the only one who taught rubber chemistry in the USA, by honoring outstanding international teachers of chemistry and polymer science and recognizing innovative research.

Fernley H. Banbury Award

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: This award perpetuates the memory of Fernley H. Banbury, the inventor and developer of the internal mixer that bears his name, by honoring innovations of production equipment widely used in the manufacture of rubber or rubber-like articles of importance.

Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to perpetuate the memory of Melvin Mooney, the developer of the Mooney Viscometer and other testing equipment, by honoring Rubber Division members or affiliate members who have exhibited exceptional technical competency by making significant and repeated contributions to rubber science and technology.

Sparks-Thomas Award

Sponsor: Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc.

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to perpetuate the memory of William J. Sparks and Robert M. Thomas, chemists, who developed butyl rubber by recognizing and encouraging outstanding scientific contributions and innovations in the field of elastomers by younger scientists, technologists and engineers.